North East Derbyshire
§ This page gives an overview of the North East Derbyshire local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ North East Derbyshire combines rolling countryside with towns and villages influenced by both mining and agriculture. Dronfield is the largest town, featuring historic buildings and proximity to Sheffield’s urban fringe. Villages such as Clay Cross and Eckington highlight the area’s industrial heritage, while the surrounding countryside offers trails, reservoirs, and farmland. The district lies close to the Peak District, providing easy access to scenic landscapes, while its wooded areas and country parks give a semi-rural feel. The balance of historic settlements and green landscapes makes it both a commuter area and a place of heritage interest.
North East Derbyshire Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the North East Derbyshire local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of North East Derbyshire can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of North East Derbyshire.
Key Facts about North East Derbyshire
What region is North East Derbyshire in? North East Derbyshire is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is North East Derbyshire in? North East Derbyshire is located in the county of Derbyshire.
Is North East Derbyshire a city? No, North East Derbyshire is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs North East Derbyshire? The local authority for this district is: North East Derbyshire District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Derbyshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Derbyshire County Council.
▶ Official website of North East Derbyshire District Council 🔗 ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
Which police force covers North East Derbyshire? Policing in North East Derbyshire is provided by Derbyshire Constabulary 🔗 derbyshire.police.uk, which serves 9 local authority districts: Amber Valley ⁞ Bolsover ⁞ Chesterfield ⁞ Derby ⁞ Derbyshire Dales ⁞ Erewash ⁞ High Peak ⁞ North East Derbyshire ⁞ South Derbyshire.
Constituencies in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ashover
- Barlow & Holmesfield
- Brampton & Walton
- Clay Cross North
- Clay Cross South
- Coal Aston
- Dronfield North
- Dronfield South
- Dronfield Woodhouse
- Eckington North
- Eckington South & Renishaw
- Gosforth Valley
- Grassmoor
- Holmewood & Heath
- Killamarsh East
- Killamarsh West
- North Wingfield Central
- Pilsley & Morton
- Ridgeway & Marsh Lane
- Shirland
- Sutton
- Tupton
- Unstone
- Wingerworth
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is part-parished: 24 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 1 unparished areas.
- Ashover
- Barlow
- Brackenfield
- Brampton
- Calow
- Clay Cross
- Dronfield
- Eckington
- Grassmoor, Hasland and Winsick
- Heath and Holmewood
- Holmesfield
- Holymoorside and Walton
- Killamarsh
- Morton
- North Wingfield
- Pilsley
- Shirland and Higham
- Stretton
- Sutton cum Duckmanton
- Temple Normanton
- Tupton
- Unstone
- Wessington
- Wingerworth
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in North East Derbyshire
Below is a list of post towns in North East Derbyshire, grouped by postcode area:
S ▸ Dronfield (S18)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire covers 33 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alfreton *
- Ashover
- Bolsover *
- Brimington *
- Chesterfield *
- Clay Cross
- Cutthorpe *
- Dronfield
- Duckmanton *
- Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Grassmoor
- Hardwick Wood
- Heath
- Highlane *
- Holmesfield
- Holymoorside
- Killamarsh *
- Markham Vale *
- Marsh Lane
- Mickley
- Morton (North East Derbyshire) *
- North Wingfield and Holmewood *
- Old Tupton
- Pilsley and Lower Pilsley
- Renishaw *
- Ridgeway
- Sheffield *
- Shirland and Stonebroom *
- Spinkhill *
- Stretton (North East Derbyshire)
- Unstone Green *
- Wessington
- Wingerworth
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of North East Derbyshire.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the North East Derbyshire Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
Northern Trains ▸ Dronfield (S18 8UH)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
North East Derbyshire compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how North East Derbyshire compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
North East Derbyshire has 24 electoral wards.
North East Derbyshire has a population of 106,646 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in North East Derbyshire
This chart shows the population trend for North East Derbyshire from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for North East Derbyshire can be found on the ONS statistics for North East Derbyshire.